31 August 2010

John Bertrand new Etchells World Champion

By Peter Campbell 

Australia has regained the Etchells World Champion with John Bertrand winning the title in Ireland from Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club’s Ante Razmilovic and fellow Victorian Damien King.

Two RSYS members competed, Douglas Flynn finishing 27th overall and Jan Muysken 34th overall.

The RSYS will host the Etchells Worlds in 2012 as part of the Squadron’s sesqui-centenary celebrations.

From Peter Campbell

M: 0419 385 028  E: peter_campbell@bigpond.com

2010-2011 Sailing Handbook is now available for your collection from the Sailing Office.

New season information &

entry form >>

In Summary:

Racing Rules Information Evening

6 September (fully booked)

27 September (spaces available)

Skippers & crew welcome night

10 September

Opening Day & Parade of Sail

19 September

First Aid Course

19 & 20 October

Spring Series

4 September

Friday Twilight Series

8 October

Sunday Series

10 October

Tuesday Twilight

9 November

YA Crew Club Members

Skippers are reminded that, under Rule 55, any crew member who sails in more than 3 races must become a member of YA. Application forms are available from YA or the Sailing Office.

Application Form >>

Yngling Worlds Selection Series

Selection Criteria

31 August 2010

David Chapman wins British Youth Match Racing Nationals

By Event Media  

ISAF 54, David Chapman and his team representing the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron have taken out the GBR Youth Match Race Nationals with a clean sheet.

David with his crew, Mike Edmonds (RNZYS) and Adam Piggott (Hamble) showed why they were seeded number 1 with a perfect scorecard in the round robin to take out the event.

The racing was tough and as the wind picked up on the final day to 22-25kts the race committee made the decision to finish the regatta at the completion of the round robin.

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31 August 2010

Nathan Outerridge new Moth European Champion

By Craig Haydon

Photo: Loris von Siebenthal

The Australian Sailing Team's Nathan Outteridge has won the 2010 Moth European Championship in Switzerland, just days after wrapping up the 49er class at the Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta in Weymouth, England.

Outteridge’s win in the Moth class comes off the back of his second place at the 2009 Moth World Championship in the United States with the Australian one of the rising stars in the exciting class. 

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Etchells Worlds Qualifying Series Notice of Race

NOR Amendment 1

23-26 February 2010

Rolex Farr 40 World Championship 2011 at

Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron

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Annual Report 2010

WINE TASTING
Thursday 16th September

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Information on:

Accommodation, private dinners, menus, Onboard magazine, crested items, reciprocal clubs, our award winning wine selection and more

in the

Members section

9-16 April 2011

Annual Squadron Cruise

Get your boat and crew ready for the Annual Squadron Cruise. Our destination will be decided at the end of this year but will include some beautiful spots chosen for overnight anchorage. 

The Cruise is designed for families and is a mix of social and sailing events.  Races will start late in the morning and courses are set to allow a mid-afternoon finish. 

Sailing boats and Motor Cruisers are both welcome to enter for some or all days of the program.

The Notice of Race and Entry Form will be available in February 2011.

LOTS Program

The Ladies On The Sea sailing program runs bi- annual at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, with intakes in August and February.

View more information and download entry form from the

LOTS Homepage >>